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The holidays are about coming together. We think that you and your partner(s) deserve to have some unsilent nights this season. So, if you’re planning to shop in any of our stores this month, we’re offering a special deal. For any purchase you make over $100, we’ll throw in a $15 gift card. And for any purchase over $150, we’ll give you a $25 gift card. The gift card can be used on your next store visit. It makes a great stocking stuffer or a treat to yourself.

Seems like winter has crept up on Los Angeles. We’ve been worshipping the space heater and slurping down the pho, just to stay warm. (And yes, we know our friends in NY and Chicago have no sympathy!) If you’re looking to turn up the heat, check out these three free workshops which will carry us through the holidays and into the new year!

Our Sex Specialists share tips and tricks to get you into the spirit of giving and receiving amazing oral sex. We’ll cover anatomy basics, giving mind-blowing blow-jobs, eating pussy like a pro, lending your mouth a hand (literally) to please your partner, and the best toys to accessorize your licks, sucks, and squeezes.

Become acquainted with the arousing possibilities of strap-on sex. Our Sex Specialists will show you that strap-on sex can be fun for everyone! Among the subjects covered will be how to choose the best harness and dildo for you, enhancing mutual satisfaction, owning your strap-on cock, and why and how strap-ons can be worn by guys too. A perfect class for beginners of any gender or orientation.

Santa comes but once a year, but you don’t have to! Discover the best toys for getting off this holiday season. Topics include: vibrators for beginners or pros, couples’ toys, toy cleaning, toy safety, and more. Did you know that using lube can enhance and prolong your sex? Want to hear about the best condoms for sensational safe sex? We’ll show you how to stuff your stockings and fill your partner with joy.

UPDATE: This “check-in” promotion has been extended through the end of the year!

Here’s something to be thankful for. If you’ve got one of those fancy smartphones, and use Yelp, Facebook Places or Foursquare, you can “check-in” to get a freePleasure Chest Vibrator between now and December 31st. This pocket vibe is perfect for stuffing the stocking of someone you love this holiday season.

Simply use your phone to check-in to your local Pleasure Chest on Yelp, Foursquare or Facebook Places and show your check-in to a salesperson to redeem the offer. It’s that easy! No other purchase required.

Burning Angel model Jessie Lee needs your help. Lee was seriously hurt in a car accident on November 5th, sustaining a broken neck and severe head trauma. Joanna Angel has set up a website to keep Lee’s fans updated on her progress and to help raise money for her treatment. Fans in NY have also organized two high profile fundraisers on Lee’s behalf. On Wednesday, November 24th, the Broadway Comedy Club will host an evening of comedy, burlesque and appearances by adult film stars. Next up, on November 29th, erotic arts group, Darling House will host a rock & roll gallery show at the Beauty Bar featuring work from 20 erotic photographers and performances by Madame Rosebud, Stormy Leather and more. Fans in LA will get their own chance to pitch in when the show comes to Studio Servitu on January 13th. Until then, well-wishers can send gifts, cards and donations to Lee here.

Cosmo columnist Molly Triffin was on the Today Show this morning with some tips on stepping up your sex life. We’re a little groggy that early in the AM, so luckily Hulu has this little clip to show us what we missed. Molly gave a shout-out to our Candy Bra & G-String, but we also want to remind you that some dudes have a sweet tooth too! Also featured were the KY cooling and warming lubes, but we’d like to recommend Sliquid Stimulating O Gel for its organic, vegan formula, which is better for those with sensitive bits. And yes you can get those Bijou Rhinestone Pasties right here!

Want to have him squirming in his seat? Our Sex Specialists will show you how to use your mouth, hands, and more to give mind-blowing blow-jobs. We’ll cover male anatomy, tips and tricks, the truths and myths of “deep throat” plus other sexy secrets that are sure to have him begging for more.

Using restraint doesn’t have to be boring! Learn the essentials of light bondage, communication and negotiation, spanking, sensation play, and dirty talk. Our kink connoisseurs will teach you how to incorporate BDSM basics (and then some) into your sex life.

In this workshop, no topic on taking it up the ass is taboo. Learn why a warm-up is important before anal exercise, why lube is your butt’s bff, and how building comfort and trust with your partner can dispel common concerns such as pain or cleanliness. We’ll show you our favorite toys, how to use them solo or with a partner, cover the perks of having a prostate, anal g-spot stimulation, and toy and partner safety.

The orgasms you experience with your lover start with you. Our Sex Specialists will cover anatomy, techniques for self-touch, and, of course, our favorite toys, lubes, and erotic accessories. The more you know about your own response patterns, the better your sex life will be, whether partnered or solo! Please note: This workshop will be a safe space for women only.

Want to have him squirming in his seat? Our Sex Specialists will show you how to use your mouth, hands, and more to give mind-blowing blow-jobs. We’ll cover male anatomy, tips and tricks, the truths and myths of “deep throat” plus other sexy secrets that are sure to have him begging for more.

Looking for an all-over orgasm? Seeking the ever-elusive female ejaculation? This class will provide you with tips and techniques to expand your orgasm, both with your partner and on your own. For years the existence of the G-spot has been rejected while some have hailed it as the ultimate pleasure center; come find out what the buzz is about!

Learn how to make him moan and writhe in unbelievable pleasure. Join internationally-acclaimed sex educator Midori for this in-depth training on pleasuring your guy with hands, mouth and more! Using delicious practice props (think fruit!) you’ll learn all about the sucks, licks, swirls, strokes and touch secrets that will blow his mind. She’ll even cover tips on how to reduce discomforts or gag reflexes. What better gift is there than to show him your new techniques that very night?

Geared toward all gender-variant, gender curious folks, or anyone looking to incorporate some type of gender or nontraditional power play into their sex. The class covers communication and negotiation, anatomy (including trans bodies), strapping it on, pumping, oral pleasure, role-playing, and tips, tricks and toys for hot queer sex.

He’s a little bit country, she’s a little bit rock ‘n’ roll… and their taste in porn is all over the place! This adult film workshop will cover the ins and outs of finding a movie you can both enjoy, with a brief intro to porn history as well as what and who is hot right now in the industry* (including clips!) and recommendations for “couples-friendly porn” from the vanilla to the adventurous. Whether you’re looking for enlightenment or entertainment, this is the workshop for you.

*This workshop will primarily focus on straight guy-on-girl films but is open to all sexual orientations.

Looking to make your sex a little naughty? Let our Sex Specialists bring you into the wonderful world of erotic spanking and role play. We’ll show you how to combine spanking with sex in a fun and consensual way. This workshop is perfect if you’re feeling curious, need help getting started, or just want to fine-tune your technique.

The annual Big Bang begins on Friday morning at 10am and ends when we close on Sunday night at 12am. This sale only applies to our New York retail store, not to web purchases. So sidle up to our complimentary bar, grab a shopping basket and pick up that toy you’ve been dreaming about. We have a theory that you’ll be happy you dropped by.

Listen to our very own Kristen talk about sex toys with Lora Somoza and friends on the Between the Sheets radio show. Our loyal “Hitachi girl” evangelizes about the Magic Wand, shows off her prized rabbits, and explains why your silicone vibrator will get you stopped at airport security. Check it out here.

If you hadn’t noticed Google recently launched a search feature called Google Instant, which seems capable of reading your mind. That’s true, unless you have a dirty mind. As many people have noted, Google is censoring results that could lead you to porn. It seem that somewhere in the tangle of tubes and wires on Planet Google is a list of banned words and phrases. It’s not surprising to discover that bukkake and fudgepacker made the blacklist, but what about words like lesbian, latina, vulva, bisexual and adult? (Yes, the word “adult” is supposedly a gateway to porn!)

You'll never find the G-Spot on Google Instant.

Google claims that the blacklist is based on some top secret algorithm that identifies the most common porn searches. They also point out (accurately) that you can still do a traditional search for all of these banned terms– they’re just hidden in the real-time Google Instant search bar.

Searching for the "clitoris" may result in painful inflammation.

Fair enough. But a lot of the words on this list seem downright arbitrary. After a tip from Violet Blue’s blog, we took Google Instant out for a spin and discovered that Pleasure Chest and fellow sex toy merchants Babeland were both on the blacklist. Us? We’re downright wholesome, but we join a distinguished list of sex educators, porn stars, body parts and sex acts that are supposedly too hot for Google Instant. Hacker site 2600 is still building its master list. Find anything they missed? Search your dirty mind, and let ‘em know.